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Auction 124, Lot 578

"Syriae sive Soriae Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Middle East

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.5 x 7.6 inches
24.1 x 19.3 cm
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This charming map of ancient Syria is filled with detail of topography and cities. The title cartouche is emblazoned on an elephant's blanket.

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Condition: A

A dark impression, issued folding, and now flattened. There is a minor printer's crease in the lower part of the map.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 5/7/2008

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